Ears to Hear
01/28/2025
“Then Jesus said, ‘Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.’”
– Mark 4:9 (NIV)
Jesus often spoke in parables, using simple yet profound stories to convey deep spiritual truths. In Mark 4, He had just shared the Parable of the Sower, describing how the Word of God falls on different kinds of “soil,” the hearts of people. He concludes the parable with this call: “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”
This statement is both an invitation and a challenge. It reveals that hearing goes beyond the physical act of listening; it requires spiritual attentiveness and a willingness to respond. Many in the crowd that day likely heard Jesus’ words, but only some truly listened. The difference lies in how the message is received and acted upon.
We live in a world filled with noise, voices competing for our attention, distractions vying for our focus. Jesus’ call reminds us that spiritual truths can be missed if we do not intentionally tune our hearts to God. Like the seed sown on good soil, the Word of God needs to be cultivated in our lives to bear fruit. This requires not just hearing but deeply listening, reflecting, and allowing the truth to transform us.
Today, consider the state of your heart as soil. Is it hardened by life’s challenges, shallow due to neglect, or choked by worries and distractions? Or is it open and receptive, ready for God’s Word to take root?
Take a moment to silence the noise around you and pray: “Lord, give me ears to hear Your voice today. Help me to listen with an open heart and to respond with faith and obedience.”
Then, reflect on how you can actively listen for God throughout your day. Is it through Scripture, prayer, worship, or even in the wisdom of a trusted friend? The Holy Spirit speaks in many ways, but we must be attentive to hear and ready to act.
Hearing God’s Word requires more than just listening, it calls for a heart ready to obey.
Heavenly Father, thank You for speaking truth into my life through Your Word. Forgive me for the times I’ve been too distracted to truly listen. Open my ears to hear Your voice and my heart to receive Your message. Help me not only to hear but to respond in faith, allowing Your Word to transform me. May I bear fruit for Your kingdom as I walk in obedience. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“Then Jesus said, ‘Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.’”
– Mark 4:9 (NIV)
Jesus often spoke in parables, using simple yet profound stories to convey deep spiritual truths. In Mark 4, He had just shared the Parable of the Sower, describing how the Word of God falls on different kinds of “soil,” the hearts of people. He concludes the parable with this call: “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”
This statement is both an invitation and a challenge. It reveals that hearing goes beyond the physical act of listening; it requires spiritual attentiveness and a willingness to respond. Many in the crowd that day likely heard Jesus’ words, but only some truly listened. The difference lies in how the message is received and acted upon.
We live in a world filled with noise, voices competing for our attention, distractions vying for our focus. Jesus’ call reminds us that spiritual truths can be missed if we do not intentionally tune our hearts to God. Like the seed sown on good soil, the Word of God needs to be cultivated in our lives to bear fruit. This requires not just hearing but deeply listening, reflecting, and allowing the truth to transform us.
Today, consider the state of your heart as soil. Is it hardened by life’s challenges, shallow due to neglect, or choked by worries and distractions? Or is it open and receptive, ready for God’s Word to take root?
Take a moment to silence the noise around you and pray: “Lord, give me ears to hear Your voice today. Help me to listen with an open heart and to respond with faith and obedience.”
Then, reflect on how you can actively listen for God throughout your day. Is it through Scripture, prayer, worship, or even in the wisdom of a trusted friend? The Holy Spirit speaks in many ways, but we must be attentive to hear and ready to act.
Hearing God’s Word requires more than just listening, it calls for a heart ready to obey.
Heavenly Father, thank You for speaking truth into my life through Your Word. Forgive me for the times I’ve been too distracted to truly listen. Open my ears to hear Your voice and my heart to receive Your message. Help me not only to hear but to respond in faith, allowing Your Word to transform me. May I bear fruit for Your kingdom as I walk in obedience. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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